more stats
1,457 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
5,614 ft
Altitude min
5,653 ft
Altitude max
5,636 ft
Altitude start
5,614 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
453 ft
Distance climb
630 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Uncle Rico Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forebay
    Payson, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #190668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74188 in E-Biking
    • #153686 in Trail Running
    • #118470 in Hiking
    • #23435 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,443 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #786 in E-Biking
    • #3,565 in Trail Running
    • #2,650 in Hiking
    • #219 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All year if the snow is groomed.
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Payson City

Easy alternative to the climby Kaya trail. Easier climb, less elevation, but nice ride through the oaks and maples.

Access Info

Access from the Kaya cutoff near the Forebay pond.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14.6 km average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 18.0 km avg distance
All
  • 174 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Uncle Rico Trail Reports

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Oct 17, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/Denver)
Oct 17, 2026
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Oct 16, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 16, 2026
Not approved
Oct 11, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Denver)
Oct 11, 2026
 reporter Prevalent Mud. Please respect the trail closure.
Oct 1, 2026 @ 1:53pm (America/Denver)
Oct 1, 2026
 reporter
Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Denver)
Sep 28, 2026
 reporter You guessed it, muddy. Please respect the closure while we get the much needed moisture.
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on Oct 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Uncle Rico located?
      Uncle Rico is located in Forebay, Payson, Utah, United States. It is part of the Forebay trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98977, -111.68641.
      ▼ How hard is Uncle Rico?
      Uncle Rico is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uncle Rico?
      Uncle Rico has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 12 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,711 m to 1,723 m.
      ▼ Is Uncle Rico a point to point trail?
      Uncle Rico is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Uncle Rico?
      Uncle Rico is 444.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uncle Rico?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Uncle Rico. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uncle Rico?
      Uncle Rico is best visited during: All year if the snow is groomed..
      ▼ How do I access Uncle Rico? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uncle Rico are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uncle Rico?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Uncle Rico. The trail is 444.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uncle Rico?
      Uncle Rico is a very popular trail. There have been 671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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